Director of English and Literacy - The Bay CE School

Job Posted: 27 March 2026

• Contract Term: Permanent
• Location: Sandown, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Full time
• Salary: Leadership 7-11
• Industries: Education

Director of English and Literacy

To commence September 2026

Leadership 7-11

1.00 FTE

The Bay CE School is a successful and inclusive all-through school on the Isle of Wight. We believe in the potential of every child and are dedicated to creating a nurturing and supportive environment where all learners can thrive.

An energetic, strategic and committed Director of English and Literacy is sought to join our secondary site from September 2026

The successful candidate will:

• provide clear and ambitious leadership, driving excellence in teaching and learning, shaping curriculum development and ensuring consistently high outcomes for all students
• deliver exceptional learning experiences for all students
• have leadership and management experience and proven outstanding classroom practice
• be highly organised and knowledgeable in using data to support students
• have the ability to communicate effectively with clarity and sensitivity to the school community
• have excellent subject knowledge and will be expected to teach across all key Stages.

Visits to the school are encouraged.

For more information or to download an application pack please visit our website bayceschool.org or contact [email protected] 
     
We offer:

• Staff Benefits (Local Retailer Discounts, Transport Discounts (Hovertravel, Red Funnel, Wightlink)
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• 1Leisure One Card Scheme
• Local Government Pension Scheme membership
• Wellbeing support via our Employee Assistance Programme
• Free onsite parking
• Free breakfast club for staff and students

Closing date:  Friday 10 April 2026 at 12 noon           

Interview date:  wk/com 20 April 2026   

In line with safer recruitment for schools, we are unable to accept CVs and only fully completed application forms will be accepted.

Please return completed applications to [email protected] .

The Cornerstone Federation is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children and expects all staff and volunteers to share this commitment.  As part of safer recruitment, online searches will be carried out for shortlisted candidates, references will be requested prior to interview and an enhanced DBS check with children’s barred list check (and other pre-employment checks) will be required for successful applicants. This post is exempt from the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974.

We reserve the right to close this advert and/or interview early should we receive sufficient applications. Early applications are encouraged.